Earth Day Sunday
Encyclopedia
Earth Day Sunday is a semi-religious holiday
that some churches
in the United States
celebrate on the Sunday before Earth Day
. The day is to raise awareness of the issue of the environment. Earth Day Sunday is also known as Earth Sunday.
Holiday
A Holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observance is warranted. It is generally an official or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations...
that some churches
Church Body
A local church is a Christian religious organization that meets in a particular location. Many are formally organized, with constitutions and by-laws, maintain offices, are served by pastors or lay leaders, and, in nations where this is permissible, often seek seek non-profit corporate status...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
celebrate on the Sunday before Earth Day
Earth Day
Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. The name and concept of Earth Day was allegedly pioneered by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. The first Proclamation of Earth Day was by San Francisco, the...
. The day is to raise awareness of the issue of the environment. Earth Day Sunday is also known as Earth Sunday.